Private Long Term Disability Benefits Claims

Long Term Disability Insurance

You or your employer purchased long term disability insurance coverage so that you would have financial assistance in case you are unable to work as a result of major injury or illness. Unfortunately, many of the claims made by clients following a major injury or illness are denied by the private insurance company. Ms. Patton represents clients whose claims for long term disability benefits are denied. She helps them get the benefits they deserve.

Ms. Patton represents clients whose claims for long term disability benefits have been denied at the administrative level. If your initial application for long term disability benefits was not approved contact Ms. Patton for a free review of your claim. Ms. Patton will review your denial letter and your disability insurance policy and help you understand your rights, the claims process and what evidence is needed to help win your claim. She will file the appropriate paperwork with the insurance company, collect medical and other types of evidence to help strengthen your claim and appeal the claim on your behalf. She will also review your claim for federal court action if appropriate. Ms. Patton has successfully represented clients and helped them obtain the benefits they deserved.

Ms. Patton understands how important receiving long term disability benefits is for each of her clients. She understands that these benefits often keep her clients fed, clothed and housed while they recover from their major injury or illness. She also understands that many long term disability clients are also applying for Social Security disability benefits due to a disabling injury or illness. Ms. Patton has represented many clients in both their long term disability claim and Social Security disability claim; she also represents clients who only need assistance with their long term disability claim.

Ms. Patton works on a contingency fee basis when representing clients in their long term disability claims. This means that Ms. Patton is only paid if you win your claim and receive your benefits.